Student selected among thousands in MLK essay contest
Tenth grade Princesse Hyppolite has something special to celebrate. Senator Chris Murphy, D- Conn, announced Hyppolite's name among 15 others as winners in his 7th Annual "Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Challenge." Hyppolite was 1 of 3 selected from the 4th Congressional District, and among over 2,000 entrants. Murphy [...]
Shakespearean actors conduct workshops on “Romeo and Juliet”
Were Romeo and Juliet truly in love? Given their circumstances, did they make good choices? These were among the questions debated by Seniors who attended small workshops with Shakespeare on the Sound, a non-profit performing arts group based in Norwalk. Nick Urda, educational director for S.O.S, brought Actress Keara [...]
Stamford Mayor visits to talk jobs and building close ties
Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons led a town and gown panel at Wright Tech on January 11 to discuss a wide-range of issues and to promise a closer partnership. In return, Simmons got an invitation to be the keynote at Wright Tech's graduation for Class of 2023 by Dr. [...]
New policy to limit student cell phone use at Wright Tech
STAMFORD: J.M. Wright Technical High School will curtail student access to private cell phones in a move to gain back valuable instructional time. Starting after Thanksgiving break, the almost total ban will limit student cell phone use to lunch, passing time, and during a study hall. The policy does [...]
Wright Tech College and Career fair offers glimpse to future
J M Wright Technical High School held its 5th annual College and Career Fair in the gymnasium on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. The event featured 27 colleges, universities, trade schools, and businesses; the Army, Navy, and Marines had designated tables as well. All Wright Tech students had time to [...]
‘Tech or Treat’ attracts huge crowds to school
Hundreds of costume-clad heroes, villains, and monsters descended on J.M. Wright Technical High School on Saturday, October 29, 2022 for the school’s second annual ‘Tech or Treat’ community-oriented event. Youngsters participated in a costume parade, made crafts, and strolled through Halloween-themed scenes. Students in the Auto trade created a [...]
